On TV – I just discovered OWN’s new drama Greenleaf. I caught up on demand and watched live this week. The Greenleaf family runs the Calvary megachurch in Memphis. This drama is filled with scandal, deceit, cover-ups, and family secrets. In the latest episode, Grace got the evidence she needed against Uncle Mac, the verdict in the Officer Daniel Nelson case was revealed, and tragedy struck again in response. This week’s episode started with a disclaimer that it was filmed in January and it understood the topic of crimes committed by and against the police were even more relevant today.On the Page – Better Homes and Gardens August issue takes a look into a home that’s created great work and display spaces, new recipes for green beans, beautiful hydrangeas, and how to pack a throwback 1956 picnic.

On the Web – I could not stop laughing as I scrolled through Glamour’s article,20 TV Shows to Watch on Netflix When You’re Feeling Stressed. Parks and Recreation, Gilmore Girls (returning in November!) Grey’s Anatomy… the Riggins GIFs!! Anything on HGTV – I know there have been times when I click on HGTV and go about my business in the house as if I flipped on a radio. My only addition to this list would be One Tree Hill. What would you add to this list?

In the Garden – I’m very proud of myself this summer. I decided to cut my spending money on fresh herbs and try to grow some myself. I have the absolute opposite of a green thumb so this was a daring experiment. I picked spearmint, basil and cilantro. The basil and spearmint have taken off! I have fresh basil in my salads and fresh mint in my water everyday! The cilantro…. hasn’t done as well. I need to research that one a little more. Since I’ve had 2/3 success, I think I should try a few more so I can completely stop spending money on herbs. I found this chart from Country Living and I’m printing it and hanging it on my fridge! At first I thought there were no cilantro tips, until I took a closer look, and saw it says to look at coriander.

In your Coffee Mug – I love coffee. I love ice coffee. I love cinnamon. I love that Starbucks is sharing this recipe so I can make this at home and not spend $5.

On Instagram – So, I’m switching schools next year and teaching a grade I haven’t taught in 20 years! (yay and gulp!) I’ve been thinking about how I’m going to organize my classroom library. I first saw this pic on @teacherspayteachers (one of my favorite websites.) It inspires me and gives me so many ideas! The photo is originally from@kindercraze, so of course I had to check her page out and you should, too!

What things are you loving this week? And how do you keep your fresh cilantro alive?!? Leave me a comment and let me know! Have a great weekend.

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Tomorrow night starts season 4 of Parenthood on NBC. Here’s a recap of what the Bravermans were up to when we last saw them at the end of season 3.

The final episode brought us to Crosby and Jasmine’s wedding after a season of them dating other people, struggling with the roles their new partners would play in Jabbar’s life, hooking up with each other, Jasmine house hunting with her boyfriend…and then one crazy raining day in a park, getting back together.

The wedding also brought Adam and Crosby back together so to speak, after they spent the season as joint partners in a new business venture of “The Luncheonette”, the revival of an old recording studio. As partners it tested their loyalty to the business and each other. This new job pushed Adam to his limits in many ways, including an indiscretion with the new, young, hot secretary while Kristina is home with their newborn feeling as all new mothers feel … how am I letting my husband out of the house to go to work with that new, young, hot secretary? Kristina was never really keen on Adam joining in on Crosby’s “rock and roll lifestyle” which is why it was ironic that when she went into labor she couldn’t reach Adam, and it was Crosby that helped her delivery baby Norah. In the end, what divided the brothers, was their disagreement about selling The Luncheonette when an incredible offer came through. Adam, faced with telling Haddie she couldn’t go to her first choice college of Cornell, wanted to sell. Crosby did not want to give up the dream. They’re going to sell. They aren’t going to sell. Adam rips the agreement napkin up while giving the Best Man speech … (because Crosby’s best friend – Billy Riggins from FNL – playing a character very similar, got too drunk to give the speech.)

Haddie breaks up with Alex (Vince from FNL), Max starts a public school with Jabbar, and they are all adjusting with a newborn in the house.

Sara had many emotional ups and downs this season. We finally met Seth, Amber and Drew’s father (hello Aidan from SITC!) and there was a lot of back and forth with him – all while she is still dating Mark the high school teacher. Seth chooses to leave town again and Sarah commits to Mark. There were many moments throughout the season that highlighted the differences in their age and “where they are in life.” So similarly to Richard and Monica on Friends — it all comes down to – do you want kids or are the grown ones I already have enough? It seems like this relationship is over – until Mark shows up at the wedding reception and proposes to her.

Amber had her own relationship trials and tribulations including dealing with her father and becoming involved with her boss on a job that Kristina got for her. As assistant to Bob Little, a man running for some sort of local office – Amber at first feels out of her element. But as her relationship grows with Bob, she becomes more confident. The whole situation goes up in flames when Kristina finds out through Haddie that all might not be platonic and goes to the hotel room where Bob and Amber are staying on a business trip. Well that’s embarrassing! Sarah does not agree with Kristina’s judgement or actions in the situation, reminding us of a previous season scenario when Amber slept with Haddie’s boyfriend and the parents stood divided defending their own kids.

Drew starts dating his girlfriend this season, and after an awkward yet accurate account of this young high school love, the end up going all the way during the wedding reception. Thanks God no one misses them during the cutting of the cake!

Joel and Julia spend the season on an emotional roller coaster trying to have a second baby, and when they find out that cannot happen, trying to adopt a second baby. Julia concocts a crazy agreement with her unwed, pregnant office barista. After letting her move in, taking her to the doctor’s, buying her food, helping her get a better job, etc, etc … the situation ends just like her father, Zeek, warned. Zoe kept her baby. The finale showed the adoption agency dropping off a different child, a seven year old boy, who Julia and Joel welcome into their home.

Zeek and Camille are still the patriarch and matriarch of this family. Zeek becomes ill this season, at first, hiding it from the kids, but Crosby does find out.

Tune in Tuesday 09/11 at 10pm on NBC to watch the next chapter of this family’s story unfold!